Ok. We love Business Cards.

I decided to create a new category. Every month i’ll write a post about new cool cards.

Only the best. Only fresh business cards. Month by month.

Have fun

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Announcing the first tutorial of a new series!
Together, with a pinch of this and a dash of that, we’ll figure out how to create this cool effect in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
1 normal, everyday Photoshop
1 set of real 3D text.
1 large black canvas (1600×1200px)

Step 1: First, we’ll need something written in 3D. We have two possible variations:

If you prefer a bit of Mac spice, use the command “Extrude and Bevel” in illustrator. This tutorial from PSDUTS may help you through it.

If you swing more toward a Windows flavor, Xara3D is another. If you don’t have Xara 3D, have no fear. We always come prepared: click on the thumbnail below to download a sample.

Step 2: Place the 3D text and rename it as “3D Text”. Then, with the Magic Wand Tool select the face of the letters and cut that part as you can see from the screnshoots below.

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In recent posts, we’ve talked only about design, but what would a nice layout be without the right engine under the hood? Take a look at these famous CMS. Some you’ll recognize immediately, some you might not (but should soon), and hidden among the rest is my own personal favorite. Take a gander, and at the end let us all know which one is yours!

Drupal (Php)

Joomla (Php)

WordPress (Yes….as a normal CMS)

ExpressionEngine (Php)

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Just a quick note to let you know that I’ve got a surprise in store for you next week…stay tuned!